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V505 EHG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,219 mi
Last recorded116,219 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 EHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 107,583 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 107,582 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,326 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 91,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

near side inner cv gater split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,735 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 66,772 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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V505 EHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V505 EHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V505 EHG registered?

V505 EHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V505 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 EHG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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